EAST LANSING, Mich. – July 29 – The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association today approved the next steps in returning sports for member schools, adopting a plan to phase in competition for Fall sports in hopes of continuing to deter the spread of COVID-19. The Council affirmed…
BARAGA, Mich. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $20 million to Tribes across the nation as part of HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat program, which provides funding to help address problems that pose an imminent threat to public health or…
LANSING, MICH. The Coronavirus crisis has created record unemployment across the country and a complicated employment landscape in Michigan. Now more than ever, Michigan workers who possess advanced skills will be better positioned to get and keep higher-paying and more stable jobs. To that end, the Michigan Department of Labor…
Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date. This recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products: Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020 H061324000 08/27/2020…
Consumers should not plant them and should report it to USDA-APHIS LANSING – Across the United States, people have been reporting receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is warning residents who receive these packages not to open…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said today that the state’s wolf population has remained relatively stable over the past nine years, with the most recent survey completed this past winter. DNR Wildlife Division staff who participated in this latest survey estimate there was a minimum of 695 wolves found…
The City of Negaunee is announcing the conclusion of the demolition project focused on eliminating the public hazard located at 324 Iron St., once known as the Kirkwood Building. In the spring of 2019, the Kirkwood Building suffered from a roof collapse. This collapse caused the third-level floor to crash…
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced that Rodgers Lee Shealy was sentenced this week to 21 years of imprisonment by Chief U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker. Shealy pled guilty in August 2019 to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Upon release, Shealy will…
Mask Up, U.P! United Way to distribute 25,000 masks to local schools, nonprofits and businesses Marquette, MI. — In an effort to help protect local residents from contracting COVID-19, the United Way of Marquette County is distributing 25,000 masks to the community. “When we see a need in Marquette County,…
Effective Date: Thursday, July 23rd Be advised that the McCarty’s Cove Beach and Tourist Park will be reopening. As of today at 11:00AM, Lifeguards will resume normal hours. As always beach status updates may also be accessed through the City’s website, https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/fire/waterfront-safety/